A rope woven charpoy claims to be the oldest account of a bed as depicted in Odyssey. Ancient civilization saw beds made of straw and palm leaves as early as 8000 BC. Over time, changes were made by different civilizations and beds started getting elevated off the ground, bed frames were added, fabric made an entrance followed by curtains etc. Egyptians added headrests and the Romans brought in mattresses. Metal beds and ivory beds were also used over time.
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Needless to say that the single bed was and is a piece of furniture which has changed its role from being used only for sleeping to getting designer looks and playing a major part in planning the décor of today’s bedroom. Designer frames, headrests, spring mattresses, designer pillows, bedspreads, quilts and duvets are the order of the day depending on your budget.
The types of Beds start from infants called Bassinet which is for newborns. There is also the bunk bed, accommodating two or more. A canopy or four poster bed has extended posts having cloth drapes, an adjustable bed can be adjusted as desired, a water bed has water filled in to act as a mattress, there is a platform bed resting on a raised surface, a hammock comprises of a piece of suspended fabric, a hospital bed allowing adjustment as per the patients comfort, a futon is a traditional Japanese version while a camp bed is used mostly outdoors by the army and campers as a temporary rest. There are other versions like a sofa bed with multiple uses as also air beds which may be inflated etc.
Today, beds from traditional, contemporary and modern are available. It is for you to decide and choose from amongst the numerous designs available depending on your personal taste, decor and room size.
